Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Oscar IL, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare/Optum. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Michael Alexander is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Michael is licensed to practice in Illinois and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Michael’s Illinois license number is 149.023726, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Michael Alexander has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Michael’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Pennsylvania. Over that time, Michael has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michael is part of that group.

Michael Alexander works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Michael spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michael is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michael Alexander draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michael’s style is affirming, calming, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Michael’s words: “My goal is to support and assist clients in a nonjudgmental, nurturing, and compassionate way, helping them feel seen, valued, and empowered throughout their healing journey.”

Michael Alexander (he/him) offers therapy in English. Michael identifies as Black/African American. Michael provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Michael Alexander offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michael is licensed in Illinois and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Michael Alexander is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michael will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Michael’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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